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Sanchez M, et al. (2014). Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus CGMCC1.3724 supplementation on weight loss and maintenance in obese men and women. This probiotic comes in a powder form which makes adding it to your child’s diet very easy. You can add it into their morning cereal, juice, or milk. It has a pleasant taste that kids won’t find too offensive. A study in people with Salmonella infection suggested that the effects of taking Lactobacillus plantarum varied according to sex. Although the study authors saw little evidence that this probiotic may treat Salmonella, they noted how males and females experienced the symptoms and clearance of the infection differently. Lowering the acidity of the stomach makes the stomach a less hostile place for pathogenic (bad) bacteria in case you consume foods that may contain them. Stomach is designed to kill bad bacteria with the acids. If the stomach and intestines are not the pH (acidity) they should be, gut bacteria that are not meant to be in the stomach may begin colonize it. Some of the bacteria that are great for your heart include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus reuteri, and Bifidobacterium longum. CFUs

Capsules are suitable for most people thanks to them being more convenient. However, they are the ‘boring’ option. In some chewable capsules, they can have a chalky and unpleasant taste. For conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, and acute infectious gastroenteritis, probiotics are only recommended in the context of a clinical trial.

You can take the three products (Mood, Multi-Strain, and Prebiotics) together if you wish. Nothing wrong with that. But only you can decide if your diet is optimal. If it is, great! If not, it’s a good idea to supplement with some Prebiotic fiber – just start with small amounts like a half teaspoon per day. Specifically, science has identified areas of use for diarrhea, respiratory conditions, and some infant illnesses and conditions. Probiotics may also help with weight management, gut issues, constipation, and mental health. Bio-Cultures is also great for those who suffer from allergies, as it is both lactose-free and gluten-free. These people have always had trouble getting probiotics from things like yoghurt, but this capsule will eliminate that problem. The CFU of 10 billion is perfect for general doses meant for maintaining health. One 2018 review concluded that probiotics may result in a reduction of weight and fat percentage. However, there have not been enough high quality studies to confirm that probiotics have this effect.